Every part of the experience was just amazing. We drove to Camp #8 in a songthaew (the last bit of the journey was quite adventurous!), changed into Karen traditional clothing, fed the elephants (they were so lovely!), and did some physical checks for one elephant just before things got muddy and wet. Because what came after was: the mud spa & bathing time in the river! So much fun! Lunch was good, too (with vegetarian option). Best experience of elephants encounter ever! And an ethical one!